The Juvenile Sex Offender. Second Edition

From leading scientists and practitioners this authoritative work examines what is known about the nature and development of juvenile sexual offending the consequences for both victims and perpetrators and approaches to assessment intervention and relapse prevention. Pathways of normal sexual development are described and the biological social and psychological processes that lead to sexual conduct problems are investigated. The book explores how juvenile offenders are dealt with in the mental health and criminal justice systems reviews available psychological and pharmacological treatment approaches and provides research-based recommendations for improving existing practices.

Hardcover: 396 pages

Publisher: The Guilford Press; Second edition (October 13 2005)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1593851987

ISBN-13: 978-1593851989

Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 1.5 x 6.2 inches

Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds